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The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is considered the gold standard for
evidence-based medicine. Essential Evidence Plus includes the latest and most
up-to-date summaries of systematic reviews from the Cochrane Library, which are
the most rigorous and reliable evaluations of medical therapies available. You’ll
find summarized evaluations of the world’s best literature on the effectiveness of
therapy for 3,300+ clinical problems.

Art therapy for schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnessesCochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Oct-2008Many people with schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnesses continue to experience symptoms in spite of medication. In addition to medication, creative therapies, such as art therapy, may be helpful. Art therapy allows exploration of the patient's inne

Artemether for severe malariaCochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Sep-2014In 2011 the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended parenteral artesunate in preference to quinine as first-line treatment for people with severe malaria. Prior to this recommendation, many countries, particularly in Africa, had begun to use artemethe

Artemisinin derivatives for treating severe malariaCochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2009Artemisinin derivatives may have advantages over quinoline drugs for treating severe malaria since they are fast acting and effective against quinine resistant malaria parasites.

Artemisinin derivatives for treating uncomplicated malariaCochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Nov-2009Artemisinin derivatives are a relatively new group of drugs with antimalarial properties. As resistance to other antimalarial drugs continues to increase, artemisinin drugs may be useful alternatives.

Artemisinin-based combination therapy for treating uncomplicated malariaCochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2009The World Health Organization recommends uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria is treated using Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT). This review aims to assist the decision making of malaria control programmes by providing an overview of the relativ

Artesunate versus quinine for treating severe malariaCochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-May-2012Severe malaria results in over a million deaths every year, most of them in children aged under five years and living in sub-Saharan Africa. This review examines whether treatment with artesunate, instead of the standard treatment quinine, would result in

Arthrocentesis and lavage for treating temporomandibular joint disordersCochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2015Temporomandibular joint disorders are important oral health problems, reducing the quality of life of sufferers. It has been estimated that approximately 20% to 30% of the adult population will experience temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Arthrocentesi

Arthrographic distension for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Sep-2008Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder or painful stiff shoulder) is characterised by spontaneous onset of shoulder pain accompanied by progressive stiffness and disability. It is usually self-limiting but often has a prolonged course over two to three year

Arthroscopy for temporomandibular disordersCochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Dec-2015Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are considered a collection of disorders involving many organic, psychological and psychosocial factors. They can involve the masticatory muscles or the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures, or both. I

Artichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemiaCochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-May-2016Hypercholesterolaemia is directly associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease and other sequelae of atherosclerosis. Artichoke leaf extract (ALE) has been implicated in lowering cholesterol levels. Whether ALE is truly effective for this